New 2011 Blogspot

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http://coha2011.blogspot.com/

Catalina Oaks Monthly Balance Sheet (As of June 2011)

“Know the Flow” Stormwater Management System Workshop

We are requesting your assistance in notifying the public through your “Neighborhood Watch” emailings and/or meetings regarding the following educational event.

Indian River County in partnership with the cities of Sebastian and Vero Beach will host a free “Know the Flow” Stormwater Management System Workshop for homeowner and property owner association board members and residents, property management companies, community association staff, engineers, and residents on Thursday, December 8 from 8 am – 1 pm at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58^th Avenue, Vero Beach. Workshop presentations will be conducted from 9 am – 12 noon (see schedule of presentation topics at bottom of release) and displays featuring “Property Owner Pollution Prevention Practices” will be open from 8 – 9 a.m. and 12 – 1 pm. On-line re-registration is required by December 2 at http://knowtheflowindianrivercounty.eventbrite.com .

This workshop is designed to help association leaders, professional association managers, and others understand how stormwater management systems work, methods to enhance stormwater ponds, and how to prevent pollution from entering local waterways and harming the Indian River Lagoon. Participants will learn ways to reduce maintenance costs, reduce flooding potential, and improve the quality of stormwater runoff.

This event is aligned with the Clean Water Goal of local governments to reduce the amount of visible and invisible (chemical and bacterial) pollutants washed off land and carried by rainwater runoff into residential ponds, roadside canals, and the Indian River Lagoon.  Citizens can help achieve this goal by voluntarily making simple behavioral changes that reduce the amount of, and improve the quality of water that runs off their properties.

Attached are the event press release and flyer to enable you to promote this to your community. We would appreciate you efforts in announcing this event at other city meetings in November as you deem appropriate. Please have your staff print out and display the event flyer in your city facilities, especially highly trafficked locations. Please consider publicizing the event on your website as well.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

             Prevent Pollution in the Path of Any Water,

             

Diane Wilson

Storm Water Education Coordinator

Indian River County Public Works Department

1801 27th Street - Administration Building A

Vero Beach, FL 32960-3388

Email: dwilson@ircgov.com   Office Phone 772-226-1565   Fax 772-778-9391

Website: www.ircStormwater.com

Facebook.com/IRCGOV

Twitter:  IRCGOV

*National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

Http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/docs/phase2/fact2-0.pdf

Solar Street Lights Input

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On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 2:02 AM, <scullybg@comcast.net> wrote:

Need to discuss a quote for 5/6 of the subject.

Bob Scully

Indian River Clean Water link

http://indianrivercleanwater.blogspot.com/

landscaping renovation update

  To:   COHOA Board

As of June 7, 2011 the plan for the landscaping renovation is still not 
completed.  I have been in contact with Todd Cox numerous times during 
this process, the last time approximately three weeks ago, but I am 
still waiting to see the completion of the project.  He has been 
plagued with many problems since the onset,(the first week of March was 
the first date he said it would begin) but unfortunately, he does not 
contact anyone when there is a delay. We are still to have two (2) 
Eugenia bushes placed to frame the 6th Ave. sign, as was done by the 
5th Court sign. ( I told him those were very poor specimens, but again, 
he had another excuse.) All the Eugenia bushes had been forgotten until 
I made a phone call but he said he would get more.

I can not vouch for the maintenance of the beds since they are cleared 
while he was doing  the initial plans.   I hope that it will work out 
to our satisfaction but I would like to know it anyone  has had contact 
with Todd.

  Jean Kay notified me when she received the bill and I okayed the 
amount  he charged for the bushes he had planted at that time.  Since 
then, I do not know if he charged us for the 2 Eugenia bushes.  I would 
like to have the dead bush  removed at the corner of 5th Court and 10th 
Place.  This bush did not survive the winter and needs to be replaced.

I would like to have the Board's advise on continuing with the service 
and/or how to have  it done without frequent  follow-up phone calls.  
The committee members have been well aware of the delays and have been 
kept up to date on the progress.


Respectfully submitted,

Irene Nassor

Board Meeting Topics

Just a reminder. There is a Board Meeting Scheduled for 6/11/2011 at the Rockridge Meeting Hall at 10:00am Items to be discussed include, but not limited to, Landscape Project, Graffiti, Mailboxes, Parking on the lawns, Storm Drains

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 9:00 am, County Commissioners Meeting, at County Administration Building A

I think it may be very helpful COHOA to have a representative attend and speak for our 52 members to urge the County to do all in its power to get our electric rates in line with FPL.

George Todd           

From: Dr. Stephen J. Faherty, Sr. [mailto:fahertydoc@earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 12:47 PM
To: 'Dr. Stephen J. Faherty, Sr.'
Subject: Utility Update - April 2, 2011 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
Importance: High

LOOKING FORWARD

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 9:00 am, County Commissioners Meeting, at County Administration Building A

MAJOR SUPPORT NEEDED AT COUNTY BOARD MEETING ON TUESDAY!   

IF YOU ARE A COUNTY PROPERTY OWNER AND RECEIVE CITY ELECTRIC AND/OR CITY WSI, IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHOW UP FOR THESE TWO ISSUES. Speak your voice at the Public discussion period earlier on the Agenda (Item 10B), or later when these specific items arise on the Agenda, Items 13 B and 14 a (2).

The County will consider the attached Resolution (Item 13 B) drafted by County Attorney Alan Polackwich to support the PSC case Glenn and I have against the City with the PSC, and other forms of Board intent and support for the electric issues.

In addition, another attached Resolution (Item 14 a (2) relating to WSI will also be put forth for Bd consideration.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, City Council Meeting, 9:30 am at City Hall

The City Council will consider a $ 4 reduction in the electric service Fuel cost. This may bring the cost differential between the City and FPL to about 20%. It is only when you get to about an 8% differential between City and FPL electric costs that it would not make sense for the City to sell the electric utility to FPL from a cost standpoint issue alone. Reduction in size and liability of City government is another factor beyond the cost differential.   

Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Special City Council Meeting, 1:30 pm at City Hall

Consideration of contractor GAI’s proposal to do $ 200,000 (?) cost appraisal and other work for the City. Should be interesting.

Friday, April 29, 2011, 9:30 am, County Building A, Meeting of County Commissioners and City Council on WSI issues.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TUESDAY AT THE COUNTY BOARD MEETING, PARTICULARLY FROM THE HOMEOWNERS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATIONS IN THE COUNTY WHO HAVE CITY UTILITIES. SPEAK TO THE NUMBER OF PROPERTIES YOU REPRESENT AND  YOUR VIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PLEASE SHOW UP!

Steve Faherty

Landscape Committee Report

 The Committee met on Monday, Jan.30, for a walking,  visual assessment of the entrance ways.  Todd Cox of Precision Cuts and Services and Dick joined the group.  We discussed the condition of the plants and the need to replace some, move others, professionally trim and fertilize the areas. The advise was very enlightening, ie: which plants were being over watered, which needed a different method of pruning etc.

Suggestions were given for plants that  would do well in the small semi-circles we have in front of each of our signs.  This area was never completed during the last planting.   The group also discussed painting the signs a brighter color.

Dick  went over the irrigation system with Todd. 

The  committee will meet again on Mon. Feb. 7 and visit several nurseries to check out the above mentioned new plant selections.  A final selection of plants  will be done  after an estimate has been given to the Board.

NO  PLANTING  WILL BE DONE BEFORE THE DANGER OF COLD WEATHER HAS PASSED.             

Committee Members:  Utta Rosenberg, Patricia Cramer, Lorraine Falcon, Irene Nassor,  Wanza Murray*, Beverly Hilton* (* unable to make the 1/30/11 meeting)
On Jan 25, 2011, at 7:37 AM, scullybg@comcast.net wrote

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Dear Sales,

I would like to get some information to share with a few of the board members in our development. At this time we are doing research and looking for data (cost, delivery, installation, warranty,etc.) so that we may evaluate and justify the actual project.

I have looked at your information on the website but there is no cost data posted. I would like to get a cost estimate for the noted statement of work.

http://www.solarlightingusa.com/images/media/pdf/Sol_Inc_PDFs/sol_e-catalog_2010.pdf

Statement of Work 

1. 4/5 solar street lights with wide illumination path.

2. Aluminum poles cemented in place. Low profile cement enclosure close to ground level.

3. Cobra style light head configuration. 

4. All required wiring, solar panels and storage battery bank.

5. The lights come on automatically when the sun goes down and they turn off when the sun comes up.

6. Standard yearly service contract if required.   

Poles ( page 31) - Aluminum, 12 to 30 feet of overall length, Direct burial, Bolt down, Standard Sol colors available including satin, Available with 3.5” tenon .... Why chose Aluminum: fairly light weight, high strength aluminum poles are fairly easy to ship and install. Aluminum poles are typically round and tapered and widely available.

LED Light Engines ( Page 26) - Ideal for: Streets and Wide Path IES Type II or III Distribution

If there is a salesperson in our area I would like to discuss with him/her with other board members present to discuss details as required so we have a better understanding on this subject. 

You may also send data by email so we can get an idea specifically on the cost.

Regards, 

Bob Scully

Board Member Catalina Oaks Homeowners  

Posting Comments

You have the option to post comments. You may do so at the bottom of each entry by clicking at the text "comments" next to the little yellow pencil ().

January 15, 2011 Meeting Attendees

2011 Budget Forecast

Mailbox Turnout Pavers

There was discussion about parking/stopping at the mailbox in the street to get mail, thus impeding traffic flow. In the past the board has suggested we not drive or park on the grass.

A suggestion was made to look into putting paver's ( similar to whats in the photo) down where the grass is to allow for cars to pull in out of the street.

The area is between the sidewalk and the street asphalt ( grass edge) as you drive into the development. Another idea is to do the same on the opposite side of the street on the way out of the development.

The company that did Utta's driveway (photo)will be asked to provide a bid to do the job.

Street Lights - Solar Power

There was discussion about solar powered street lights to help light up the streets at night. If anyone knows anyone who has some expertise in this matter or is in the business, please let the board know.

There were mixed feelings about this subject at the meeting last week. At this time we are doing research and looking for data (cost, delivery, installation, warranty, local vendors in Vero, etc.) so that we may evaluate/justify the actual project.

Statement of Work - 4/5 street lights.

Homeowners January 2011 Page 2

Homeowners January 2011 Page 1

2010 Expense Summary

Annual Meeting Minutes January 2011

CATALINA OAKS ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS MEETING

Minutes January 15, 2011

2011 Board: President - Dick Byram; Vice-President - Bruce Mitchell; Treasurer - Jean Kay; Secretary - Bob Scully; Alternate - Pat Estelle.

Information about our development can be found at the following

http://coha09.blogspot.com/

http://catalinaoaksdeedrestrictions.blogspot.com/

http://catalinaoaks.blogspot.com

1. These minutes summarize items addressed and actions taken by the board during the past few months. Residents are encouraged to attend the next meeting and talk to one of the 17 homeowners present, for the latest on how the volunteer board is serving you.

2. The Annual meeting of Catalina Oaks Home Owners’ Association was held at the Rockridge Community Center. The President, Dick Byram, called it to order Saturday 10:10 AM on Saturday January 15, 2011. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30.

3. Jean Kay provided a summary of the finances.  Assets are $125986(CDs and checking account). The 2011 Proposed draft budget ($18,200) was posted to the blog prior to the meeting. During the meeting the budget was revised to include - $1500 for painting a portion of the surrounding wall and $2000 for the parking pavers at the mailbox, under consideration.

4.Email Listing – Three names were added to the email list during the meeting, which brings the total to 24 out of 52. These names will be added to our master email listing.

5. Old Business – Dick led the discussion on a variety of subjects pertaining to old business, as listed.

·        House # 542 - Painting completed (9/15/10).

·        House # 550 - Parking on lawns, Dear Mrs. Gray (8/13/10) we have received complaints regarding your overweight dog and a pickup truck parking on the lawn.

·        House # 480 - Jennifer (9/8/10), Please correct the following violation. This particular section of the covenants was discussed at our last board meeting on July 31^st, Page 9 Section 10, PARKING: (a) The parking of licensed non-disabled vehicles shall be limited to the driveway of Lots

·        Animal Control -“Have a Heart” trap purchased and used to capture and transport a few wild animal in the neighborhood (5/18/10 and 8/6/10)

·        House # 591 - Green pool – Fish added to control mosquitoes. Still green. The bank may own the property. Need to find out who owns to get the pool fixed.

·        Landscaping needs attention…water left off in error. Maybe its time to hire a professional sprinkler guy! Landscaping committee …Utta and Irene to handle.

·        Redfield’s owe 2 years back dues. Time to go see the lawyer.

·        Dish placement – when considering a new TV Service (HDTV) keep the dish on the side of the house and not in front of the house.

6. New Business – The following was addressed

·        Painting of wall

·        Patching of sidewalk west of 5th Ct.,

·        Asking for proof of license and insurance from John Smith

·        Banking - Switch to new - Northern Trust Service cost $1500 per year

·        Solar Power Street lights (4/5)

• Solar powered spot lights to light up our entrance and corner.
• Roof top solar panels
• Not-for-Profit Corporate Annual Report address needs to be corrected to 500 10^th Place. Also VP slot needs new name.
• Its OK to install resident snowbirds on board
• Parking at the mailbox …pavers for parking.
• Dealing with residents who we don’t have emails for.
• Mailboxes need some TLC…paint peeling.

Other Items

1. The Vice-President spot has been filled. Our incoming VP is Bruce Mitchell. Thank you Bruce and welcome to the board.
2. SPECIAL NOTE: Information Distribution - The board needs more email addresses of homeowners so we can get the word out as required. A comment from the floor noted that not everyone has a computer so we will be distributing hardcopy data in person or by US Postal Service to all that do not have email addresses on file.
3. The package for distribution will contain the latest minutes, 2011 budget, 2010 Expenditures, homeowner list with addresses and phone number, email list and the meeting attendance list. 

Respectfully submitted R.G. Scully, Catalina Oaks Homeowners Board of Directors Secretary

July 31, 2010 Meeting Minutes – Board Of Directors Meeting (reposted)

July 31, 2010 Meeting Minutes – Board Of Directors Meeting

 1. General – Dick Byram called the board meeting to order at 10:02, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Various subjects brought up by each board member were addressed. This portion of the meeting was closed at 10:45. The floor was turned over to the residents present for comments and discussion.

2. Financials - Jean Kay addressed the expenses with the group. A hand written summary of the Catalina Oaks finances were distributed, to those who wanted a copy. Total assets as of July 31, 2010 are $ 121,157.98 (3 CDs at $105,794.99 and 15,362.99 in the checking account). The “Actual versus Forecasted Expenses” spreadsheet is posted at the end of the minutes.

          Two out of 52 are in rears on association dues. A form letter demanding payment has been served on one unit. Upon additional discussion it was recommended a registered return receipt letter be sent requesting payment in 30 days, per the bylaws. If the money is not paid then a small claims action or visit with the attorney may be in order.

Dues will be paid on the second home at the time of once the home is sold and it clears escrow, as this has happened on other homes in the community.

3. Minutes - The minutes from the January Meeting were read. Meeting minutes for today’s meetings are included herein and will be posted on the blogspot.

4. Water Retention – The system is working fine. A few repairs were made which caused water to stay in the swale and permeate thru the ground as designed. St Johns Water Management recommended Pat Estelle have her backyard-landscaping cut back to aid in the drainage of water from her property, which she did and it is helping dissipate the water faster. Water became an issue at one point as a result of her neighbor filling in his swale area with additional dirt so water could not accumulate behind his house. The boards’ understanding is that this condition was corrected prior to the house selling.

Pat will get with Robert to resolve a few minor concerns with a lump at the drain between the homes that is part of the drainage system.

          A letter from MBV Engineering was received by he board, which stated we were obligated to service the water drainage system 2 times a year at a significant expense to the homeowners. After further review and much discussion with past board members the current board will conduct business as usual and have the system serviced every 2 years, as they have done in the past. The noted letter has been posted to the blog for homeowner review.

         

5. Pool and fence # 591 – Our president John has been hospitalized due to a stroke. John and is unable to speak for himself. The fence along 6^th street and the pool need to be serviced/repaired. The property is being handled by Lynn (Johns relative), who is in the process of cleaning up. 

After the meeting, on the way home, Dick and Pat Byran stopped in at Johns home and spoke with Lynn about the items discussed by the board during the meeting. She stated they would be attended to in a timely manner.

6. Unit 542 – The green home you see when you drive in our development has been in the paint process for a long time. The homeowner lives out of state and was discussing paint colors with John, who has suffered a stroke and things fell thru the crack. Dick contacted the homeowner and the homeowner sent in a letter expressing her unhappiness with the architectural review process and Dick. A phone call was made and an email was generated to formalize paint colors and to get the ball rolling again, a few weeks ago. Bob will call and send another email to see if we can move ahead and finish the painting.

 Reference Article 6 Exterior Maintenance by Association Section 1 and Section 2 page 7.

NOTE: See http://catalinaoaksdeedrestrictions.blogspot.com/

7. Grounds Maintenance - All is well. The service being provided is getting the job done. The area at the northeast corner at the retention pond needs attention, as it seems to be overgrowing. Dick will mention this to John, at his next visit.

8. Board meeting was closed at 10:45. The floor was opened to discussion. The items that surfaced by those present, follow.

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Homeowner Comments & additional discussion

A. Updated Homeowners List – Dick will review the list and it will be posted next week to (coha09blogspot.com)

B. Parking on the grass – One blue truck on the grass seems to be the norm at the home at # 550. It has been pointed out to the renters on numerous occasions but the result is the same. The problem goes away for a little bit them comes back again. A notice letter will be sent. Reference - Article Seven Restrictive Covenants Page 9 Section 10 Parking

C. Dog Nuisance – At #550 dogs are let out off the leash and dog waste is not properly disposed off.  A notice letter will be sent. Article Seven Restrictive Covenants Page 9 Sections 11

 

D. A proposal to cut the meetings to twice a year surfaced last year partly due to the lack of attendance at all meetings scheduled by the board. The idea is to have one in January and the second in July. Special informal meetings will be scheduled as required to cover issues that may need attention instead of meetings in April and October.

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SPECIAL NOTE: Information Distribution - The board needs more email addresses of homeowners so we can get the word out as required. A comment from the floor noted that not everyone has a computer. Although not discussed the secretary will print out the minutes and hand deliver to the residents who are not on the email list.

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Respectfully submitted R.G. Scully

Catalina Oaks Homeowners Board of Directors Secretary

Estimated Income and Projected Expenses 2011

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Estimated Income(a)                                           $21,840.00

Estimated Expenses(b)                                        $18,200.00

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(a) 52 Homes times $35 month times 12 months

(b) Proposed budget 2011 submitted at Annual Meeting. Jean Kay 1/15/2010

Treasurers Report Year End Summary -12/31/10

Checking                                                           $ 19,942.27


CD # 1  $           50,000.00                               $ 57,186.08


CD # 2  $           30,000.00                              $  33,756.88


CD # 3  $           15,000.00                            $  15,101.44


Assets Total                                                   $ 125,986.67

2011 Proposed Budget

Accounting             $   300.00

Electric                        800.00

Legal                        1,500.00

Taxes (State

  &Federal)                  700.00

Bank Fees

 (Processing)             1,500.00

Insurance (Liab)           800.00

Landscaping              1,000.00

Lawn Maintenance    4,000.00

Wall Maintenance         500.00

Tree Removal               500.00

Admin. Expense

  (Postage, Supplies

    etc.)                          500.00

Irrigation Main.           1,000.00

Contingency Fund

 (Deferred Main.)       5,100.00

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TOTAL                  $18,200.00

 

Revenue (Monthly Assessment    $18,200.00